North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · At I-287 Exit 30 · Structure no. 1815181
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,262
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB carry?
About 11,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns North Maple Ave. over I-287 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.